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At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes

Among the 50,000 runners set to run the 26.2-mile course on Sunday will be dozens of Jews who will call attention to the hostages in Gaza, raise funds for Jewish genetic diseases and more.

By Jackie Hajdenberg November 1, 2024 4:59 pm

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How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief

There is a long history of embracing joy in the midst of suffering, writes the president and CEO of the Hadar Institute.

October 21, 2024 10:22 am

Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale

Haym Salomon was also one of the founders and main donors to Mikveh Israel, a Philadelphia synagogue, still active today, nicknamed the ‘Synagogue of the American Revolution.’

September 24, 2024 6:07 pm

Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC

By Lisa Keys September 8, 2024 1:34 pm

The Shefa School, designed for kids with learning disabilities, welcomes its students to a new, $100M Upper West Side campus

By Julia Gergely September 3, 2024 1:41 pm

Far-right protestors in Sunderland, England.

After UK riots against Muslims and refugees, British Jews grapple with extremism that targeted them, too

By Shira Li Bartov August 15, 2024 4:05 pm

Kamala Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

By Ron Kampeas July 25, 2024 8:14 pm

Joe Biden calls himself a Zionist and loves name-dropping Golda Meir. His exit marks an end of an era.

By Ron Kampeas July 21, 2024 3:28 pm

When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test

By Andrew Lapin July 14, 2024 12:00 pm

NYU settles suit brought by Jewish students who claimed discrimination in wake of Oct. 7

By Julia Gergely July 10, 2024 5:58 pm

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At the New York City Marathon, Jewish runners support a variety of causes

How to celebrate Simchat Torah when our hearts are weighed down by grief

Rare document that shows contributions of Jewish financier to American Revolution up for sale

Man arrested for ISIS-style plot to kill ‘as many Jewish people as possible’ in NYC

The Shefa School, designed for kids with learning disabilities, welcomes its students to a new, $100M Upper West Side campus

After UK riots against Muslims and refugees, British Jews grapple with extremism that targeted them, too

Kamala Harris says she ‘will not be silent’ about plight of Palestinians after meeting Benjamin Netanyahu

Joe Biden calls himself a Zionist and loves name-dropping Golda Meir. His exit marks an end of an era.

When Portland charities condemned Israel, Jewish philanthropy was put to the test

NYU settles suit brought by Jewish students who claimed discrimination in wake of Oct. 7

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